by Erica Leon | Jan 20, 2026
Why the Guideline of “Eat Real Food” Isn’t That Simple The Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence everything from school lunch programs to the nutrition advice people hear in doctors’ and dietitians’ offices. The latest version of the guidelines offers some...
by Erica Leon | Nov 18, 2025
What to do when your body’s hunger cues go quiet If you’re in eating disorder recovery – or supporting someone who is-you’ve likely heard about GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide; brand names include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro)....
by Erica Leon | Sep 23, 2025
Weight stigma, also called weight bias, weight discrimination, fat shaming, or sizeism, is one of the last socially acceptable forms of discrimination. It shows up in schools, workplaces, families, and even healthcare settings. Research has found that weight...
by Erica Leon | Jun 12, 2025
What My Client’s Letter Reveals About Her ED Recovery, treatment and Weight Stigma As a dietitian with more than 35 years of experience, the last 20 working specifically with eating disorders, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply words can impact the recovery process...
by Erica Leon | Jun 20, 2024
This recipe for tacos is one you will not want to save just for Taco Tuesdays! Taylor and Erica enjoyed making these delicious tacos! Try the recipe out for yourself! Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat of choice or 1 lb. mushrooms/tofu/beans if making veggie tacos 1 taco...
